CVE-2023-38544 (GCVE-0-2023-38544)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-11-14 23:18 – Updated: 2024-08-29 17:18
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
A logged in user can modify specific files that may lead to unauthorized changes in system-wide configuration settings. This vulnerability could be exploited to compromise the integrity and security of the network on the affected system.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-08-29 17:18 UTC
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivanti | Secure Access Linux |
Affected:
22.6.1 , < 22.6.1
(semver)
|
guessed |
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